Those were definitely some great finds. The one thing I’d caution people on is not using the bike beyond its intended purpose. Most of those are MTB style bikes not meant to be ridden on dirt. I’ve actually seen one fall apart on a ride and it was kind of scary.
i mean its a regular aluminum frame a beginner isnt doing crazy shit. at worst the suspension would clap . youtubers have shown what even the shittiest walmart bike could do.
Coming from someone who raced BMX this video has some great advice, I started mountain biking this year with a 600 dollar bike. With experience in jumping and the basics of riding a bike I grew out of this bike in 3 months and ended up buying a 1500 dollar hardtale that was much more fit and durable for jumping and tougher trails. Overall this video is 100% truthful and has awesome advice for beginners 👍
finally a really good mountain youtuber who odes not brag about his expensive bike, and understands his audience. Keep going buddy you are gonna reach 1 million.
Glad you mentioned the issue with the box store bikes, and the bike rental. Bike rentals are affordable and a great option to enter the sport. Especially because they will be serviced by an experienced mechanic. Better to save up and buy the right bike for you than to purchase something you can afford immediately and be disappointed.
Evan, Great content as usual. I'd like to see a part 2 where you level up your skills on a budget bike but only from beginner to intermediate initially and see what parts start to break on that thing. If nothing breaks take it from intermediate to advanced trails till it does. Would be fun to see what gives out first and how long it keeps up.
@@Jetsonn those are fun videos to watch. I'm not suggesting Evan do it to that extreme or put himself at risk. Just what a user could expect before part failures. It looked like he did a couple of table tops on it in this video and was just curious to see how long the bike would hold up before the user outgrew it. Not suggesting he snap a frame.
I started on on a huffy with a very cheap spring fork and no brakes, and now am ordering a 2022 giant rein 29 SX. been riding bikes for over 40 years but it has only been 20 some years on mountain bikes.
I did bought a bike Gt Aggressors Pro for $300 from 2019 which was in my opinion a good deal, and couple of years later I have bought a trail bike. Most bikes for $300 are rarely that good, and very pleased with explaining the issues with box store bikes are not always reliable.
Same here, bought a GT Aggressor pro for half price (400$), and I use it for XC and easy DH trails without an issue. I’m not an aggressive rider, so if I see anything too sketchy, I walk my bike down😂
Would be great to see you upgrade the bike bit by bit with parts that you find on the cheap, new or used, whatever fits the budget you deceide to use. Airwalk... gave me a damn whiplash that's how fast I was pulled back into the past. I remember using them when skateboarding.
Loved that you made this! One thing tho I wished you showed us more footage of you riding, demonstrating the bikes capabilities better but overall I enjoyes. Thanks for this:)
i second this. maybe a second video showing how far we can use that bike? i have a similar bike rn, bought it to commute since the roads here are very bad, but then got interested in the sport! the tag kinda scares me since idk how far can i do😅
5:16 yeah they told me many things when I rode a modified huffy bike that I somehow sunk 1000$ in upgrades in😭 I'm riding a 2008 trek Fuel EX Evo 8 that I was gifted to at my favorite bike park now🤘
People complain about the cost of mountain biking. The reality is, you can get started cheap. The used market is flooded with bikes, parts, and gear. Fun video
So glad to see this video! Im on a very similar budget and I'm upgrading from a old walmart bike to a real budget hardtail in a few days. Like even said at the end you should be careful on those walmart bikes. I had a full suspension walmart bike that snapped in half on a jump once. Thank God I was okay! Just remember the bigger the jump the bigger the price!
This is exactly the review I was looking for. Thank you. I'm 6'2 and weigh 265 and am simply just wanting a decent mountain bike to ride up and down the road or on my local paved Greenway to try and assist me in losing weight and staying healthy. Everyone has been pushing me for an expensive bike from 700 to 6,000 dollars. Lol. I'm not spending that kind of money just to ride on pavement. Anyway, thank you for the review
Solid content. I like the approach, setting basic rules and not being able to upgrade the bike with parts you have kicking around etc., and actually sticking to it without any "cheats". And wise note on the word of caution.
I picked up that Schwinn Taff Comp deal too. It's pretty good for the price and it is at least upgradable with higher quality parts. Mine had some big issues, the biggest being the dish of the rear wheel. By the end of a 2 mile loop it was rubbing against the chainstay. However, a few minutes with a spoke wrench and it was better. Still, the repairs this bike needs out of the box and it may not be the best choice for a beginner.
@@EvansMTBSaga Yeah. Out of the box mine was fine, but got out of whack after a small bump-jump off a root, I think. The fix was easy enough, but would definitely annoy someone new. Fortunately, a bike shop can fix that issue easily.
A while ago I managed to get a used full sus for £300 (2016 Voodoo Canzo)! Air suspension, hydraulics, etc My first mountain bike was back in university, £130 for a Cannondale F6, only issue was that the fork didn't work, so I got a RockShox XC28 for 40 quid Also do remember if you have a straight head tube if it's 44mm you can used a tapered fork with a cheap new headset. I have nicer bikes now but it should never be about blowing money, riding is just straight and simple fun
@@EvansMTBSaga Yeah, Calibre/Polygon and Vitus are killing it with the stuff from like $700-1500, hope to see some great stuff trickle down cheaper too
Great point dude. When I was in my teens I did dirt jump, race, and a lil flat land . Skills came back rather quick while riding the Axum. Already looking for a upgrade lol. Been about 2 months . On point my man.
@@EvansMTBSaga oh yeah. You are most welcome. I'm thinking about upgrades but I'll probably out grow that as well. I believe my next Mtb will be a 27.5 I find them easier to throw around. 29ers seem a bit unwieldy. But maybe that's just me.
After watching this I purchased Airwalk Men’s Aerial Low Sneakers $20.00 some are $14.99 . Fedx delivered about 8:30 today . I have been waring these for 4 hrs . Great choice in budget shoes .
I found a GT Pantera sport that I built put for my brother in law. Got it for $60 and put a out $280 into it to get it functional, and converted to a 1x, clitched deraileur, pedals, grips, dropper post, dropper levers and cable guide replacements. I didnt replace the mechanical brakes so I left room for him to improve, but it was a fun build and a crazy challenge on a budget.
Amazing! I would not have even considered that it was possible to get a whole setup for $300. From some comments, it does sound like the parts are so sub-standard that the bike would not last long on rough trails. How about the NEXT step up in quality where the bike would stay together for a whole season of at least medium level trails. I have no issues with buying used, but that can be tricky.
my first mtb was a Giant Talon 3 and it was great, right around $750 i believe, and then my second was a Trek Marlin 5 Gen 2 which is absolutly insane... usually $740 but as of right now, its on sale for $600 (would 100% recommend picking it up cuz is soo good).
Love the comment about renting a bike to try out the sport instead of buying one. Wish I would have done that before I went through department store bikes. I’m heading to Bentonville early next month. Would be cool to see you on the trails!
What I did when I was younger was get my parents to get me some tools. And put a few ads up for bike repair and service even though I had no idea what I was doing 😂. I learned with yt and saved enough Money to get my first proper bike 😎
I was blessed that my dad bought a super good mountain bike and he didn’t even use it and gave it to me the bike is super light and strong all I need to do is change up the brakes and chains but only for my preference their already good and everything I need to start the sport and I live on a country side with nice hills I can ride down so I am very happy
Facebook marketplace is where it’s at. Snagged a Specialized Rockhopper for $400. It came with a Fox 32 and disc brakes. You may not know if it’s for you. And you are most likely gonna crash it. Used is a great way to go.
legend has it that on the very last jump to air in the video the bike landed, the forks bottomed out and the tyres exploded the wheels buckled, the frame cracked, but even that was after the crankarms bent chain snapped and seatpost sled down on the run up to the kicker. lols
Nice to see the updated taff comp got the ltwoo derailleur, I got some off brand one with mine two years ago and that was the worst experience ever. The chain kept getting stuck between the cage and the jockey wheel which happened about every 15 minutes or every time I hit a decent sized bump
Love the vid! Maybe turn it into a series where you progress on a budget, with buget oriented parts, only stuff that needs to be upgraded. Side note - where are you finding Vans for $50? That must be on sale XD most Vans retail in that $65-$80 range. Got my Wards for $70, they grip great on flat pedals
I ended up finding a old 2003 Mtb nrs 2 in the trash I upgraded it to one by 10 with cheap shimano group set off eBay for 200 bucks and got a dropper post for 75 bucks off a eBay auction been riding it all season 3-4 times a week two times a week are Mtb group rides and it keeps up great
Nice video, I'm just starting out and found something at walmart that was in my budget to start out and see if I want to ride more on a better bike later
Great advice, I used to BMX as a kid and bought a Trek Marlin 6 without thinking about the fact that I was already past that point in my progression of riding. Sure i hadn't really rode a bike hardly at all in 20 years but all of the skills were still there and I am wanting to ride trails that are honestly just dangerous on a hard tail because the chunk throws the rear tire in the air without suspension and you can't manual through it because the chunk is always in a super deep braking section right before a sharp 90 degree or a switch back. The trail closest to my house requires a very high level of skill, I would say the greens are realistically blues and the blues are blacks and the actual blacks feel like you are doing stuff that is too dangerous for people at Whistler. I really regret not saving more money and buying a full suspension from the start, instead I have to spend twice. The only positive of this is I have a bike I can ride around paved bike trails even though it isn't that great at that either as it is a 1x drive train without enough gears and I need to switch tires for lower rolling resistance.
Saw you on the greenway coming from the Castle back on Thursday night (first night ever in Bentonville). Said "hey Evan" and it looks like it definitely caught you off guard haha.
It would be cool to see a series at different price points or just different levels of "Walmart" bikes. The Kent Trouvail and Ozarks new mtb seem so actually have some potential for serious riding
Nice work Evan Just noticed when you jumped at the end and the landing was so stiff since you got used to a full suspension and mostly you just let the rear suspension do all the work so just something that needs improvement and probably takes time in getting used to since I myself got in the same situation few years ago where I switched from full sus to hardtail and I can feel my arms and legs sore after every ride
factoring in lube, shoes and pump is a little silly. + you can save on a pump if you always visit the gas station. You can also save on lube if you use olive oil which most people have at home.
Nice video! I too ride the Axum DP. Walmart has the huffy kit that comes with the multi tool, tire spoons etc that’s really cheap. Also have cheap cages and water bottles as well as aluminum snafu pedals although not as good as the ones you got
I've had the same multitool for 2 years and its great, got it for 5 bucks I rarealy use it beacause i only go on short rides where if something soes break or get lose i just ride home and fix it with my tools.but for 5 bucks it has defenetly payd itself off and gotten me out of some bad situations.Also i did a small upgrade to it, i put a small presta valve adapter inside the 10mm socket it fits perfectly.
its very possible to start mountain biking, i started with less than 200 dollars and i have a really good setup. I have a hyper 27 inch bike from walmart (it has a bit of a stiff frontal suspension and also suspension in the middle of the bike), a 20 dollar helmet thats durable and a 3 dollar bike lock which is useful if you live in an apartment building or take your mountain bike to school. for an extra 20 to 30 dollars you could get shin and elbow pads if you want it
So true. I bought the new huffy rock creek 29, just got new tires for it, Kenda sport nevegal 29 2 20 tires for it, I ride at the trexler nature preserve here in Allentown Pennsylvania and it's a beast on the berms and jumps. But I do plan to change more stuff on it.
So i just got an old mid 90s gary fisher Marlin. Its in amazing shape but its fully rigid and has cantilever brakes and a quill stem. It also doesnt even have a derailleur hanger. The hanger is integrated into the frame. But gary Fisher made fine products. Do you think it will be trail worthy and ready to shred?
Telling from experience, you don't need the most money to start mountain biking, I got a decathlon rockrider for 200 bucks and as long as youre skilled enough at what you're doing, it's more than enough
That was impressive granted I went with a used trek Marlin I think almost 6 years ago to start out and found out I actually love mtb. But that was my gateway bike and I now I’ve upgraded but I keep it pretty simple and don’t go overboard. I actually ride my bike and it’s not a carpet queen. But yes you usually get what you pay for but you don’t need thousands of dollars to have fun
Those were definitely some great finds. The one thing I’d caution people on is not using the bike beyond its intended purpose. Most of those are MTB style bikes not meant to be ridden on dirt. I’ve actually seen one fall apart on a ride and it was kind of scary.
Yup! I said it at the end not sure if you caught that
Not using a bike beyond it’s intended use is pretty much a great advise regardless of the bike’s price tag.
@@EvansMTBSaga Is this gonna be a series?
@@lil_ryan16 Im not sure. Depends on if it gets high views and right now it's not performing that well.
i mean its a regular aluminum frame a beginner isnt doing crazy shit. at worst the suspension would clap . youtubers have shown what even the shittiest walmart bike could do.
Coming from someone who raced BMX this video has some great advice, I started mountain biking this year with a 600 dollar bike. With experience in jumping and the basics of riding a bike I grew out of this bike in 3 months and ended up buying a 1500 dollar hardtale that was much more fit and durable for jumping and tougher trails. Overall this video is 100% truthful and has awesome advice for beginners 👍
finally a really good mountain youtuber who odes not brag about his expensive bike, and understands his audience. Keep going buddy you are gonna reach 1 million.
This video was so good, MTB dosen't have to be expensive. You should do a follow up video upgrading that bike with $200.
Such a good idea! Pls do it i would be interested
My guess is hydraulic brakes and a fork. Probably used parts.
I would like to see that as well. I have a frame that I'd like to build off of but I'm a newbie for the most part when it comes to mtb.
Glad you mentioned the issue with the box store bikes, and the bike rental. Bike rentals are affordable and a great option to enter the sport. Especially because they will be serviced by an experienced mechanic. Better to save up and buy the right bike for you than to purchase something you can afford immediately and be disappointed.
one bike between your legs is better than 10 bikes in the store
Evan, Great content as usual. I'd like to see a part 2 where you level up your skills on a budget bike but only from beginner to intermediate initially and see what parts start to break on that thing. If nothing breaks take it from intermediate to advanced trails till it does. Would be fun to see what gives out first and how long it keeps up.
I'd rather not risk my safety riding something until it breaks. Sounds like an entertaining idea though
Watch Sam pilgrims video if you haven’t where he bought a few hundred dollar Amazon bike and rode it til it broke
@@Jetsonn those are fun videos to watch. I'm not suggesting Evan do it to that extreme or put himself at risk. Just what a user could expect before part failures. It looked like he did a couple of table tops on it in this video and was just curious to see how long the bike would hold up before the user outgrew it. Not suggesting he snap a frame.
@@GF-cb8rr gotcha. Yeah I’m curious about that as well
@@EvansMTBSaga good call!!!!!!!
ryan trahan as a mountain biker 💀
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I was looking for this comment
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lmaoooo the music and everything
Also with a beard lmao
This video genuinely seems original and great content. Kudos to you!
Thanks Connor!
Bro took inspiration from rayan trahan
ah yes original when video style is from ryan trahan
exactly like ryan trahan, game plan, budget, etc. not totally original but I still love this content
@@hellolello9205its not original at all. He took all of the ideas from Ryan
I started from that budget too then a friend introduced me to trails..
THE HUNGER NEVER STOPS, DUDE! THE UPGRADES KEEP COMING! SEND HALP
Yeah looking back I should've dropped $1000 on a hardtail. A super nice one can be found for $1000
I started on on a huffy with a very cheap spring fork and no brakes, and now am ordering a 2022 giant rein 29 SX. been riding bikes for over 40 years but it has only been 20 some years on mountain bikes.
I did bought a bike Gt Aggressors Pro for $300 from 2019 which was in my opinion a good deal, and couple of years later I have bought a trail bike. Most bikes for $300 are rarely that good, and very pleased with explaining the issues with box store bikes are not always reliable.
Same here, bought a GT Aggressor pro for half price (400$), and I use it for XC and easy DH trails without an issue. I’m not an aggressive rider, so if I see anything too sketchy, I walk my bike down😂
Would be great to see you upgrade the bike bit by bit with parts that you find on the cheap, new or used, whatever fits the budget you deceide to use.
Airwalk... gave me a damn whiplash that's how fast I was pulled back into the past. I remember using them when skateboarding.
Loved that you made this!
One thing tho I wished you showed us more footage of you riding, demonstrating the bikes capabilities better but overall I enjoyes. Thanks for this:)
i second this. maybe a second video showing how far we can use that bike? i have a similar bike rn, bought it to commute since the roads here are very bad, but then got interested in the sport! the tag kinda scares me since idk how far can i do😅
@@chiquithareally as long as you don’t go doing jumps or fairly big drops, you should be fine.
5:16 yeah they told me many things when I rode a modified huffy bike that I somehow sunk 1000$ in upgrades in😭 I'm riding a 2008 trek Fuel EX Evo 8 that I was gifted to at my favorite bike park now🤘
People complain about the cost of mountain biking. The reality is, you can get started cheap. The used market is flooded with bikes, parts, and gear. Fun video
Someone's been watching too much Ryan Trahan.
he kinda looks like V sauce
yee agreed
not kinda, literally the same guy
EXACTLY, I THOUGHT THIS THE FIRST TIME I WATCHED HIM
but ryan trahan sized
So glad to see this video! Im on a very similar budget and I'm upgrading from a old walmart bike to a real budget hardtail in a few days. Like even said at the end you should be careful on those walmart bikes. I had a full suspension walmart bike that snapped in half on a jump once. Thank God I was okay! Just remember the bigger the jump the bigger the price!
Now this is a budget mountain biking video I was expecting to see when I saw your CALLED OUT video and I 100% agree with your ending statements.
Thanks Dave! It was a fun challenge keeping the budget that low
One of the only RUclipsrs that I get excited to see what he does next
This is exactly the review I was looking for. Thank you. I'm 6'2 and weigh 265 and am simply just wanting a decent mountain bike to ride up and down the road or on my local paved Greenway to try and assist me in losing weight and staying healthy.
Everyone has been pushing me for an expensive bike from 700 to 6,000 dollars. Lol. I'm not spending that kind of money just to ride on pavement. Anyway, thank you for the review
Solid content. I like the approach, setting basic rules and not being able to upgrade the bike with parts you have kicking around etc., and actually sticking to it without any "cheats". And wise note on the word of caution.
Thanks Navan! It was a fun premise and maybe I'll come back with a $200 limit next time haha
I picked up that Schwinn Taff Comp deal too. It's pretty good for the price and it is at least upgradable with higher quality parts. Mine had some big issues, the biggest being the dish of the rear wheel. By the end of a 2 mile loop it was rubbing against the chainstay. However, a few minutes with a spoke wrench and it was better. Still, the repairs this bike needs out of the box and it may not be the best choice for a beginner.
Mine didn't have that issue at first, but same issue for me after the first ride, tire is running
@@EvansMTBSaga Yeah. Out of the box mine was fine, but got out of whack after a small bump-jump off a root, I think. The fix was easy enough, but would definitely annoy someone new.
Fortunately, a bike shop can fix that issue easily.
A while ago I managed to get a used full sus for £300 (2016 Voodoo Canzo)! Air suspension, hydraulics, etc
My first mountain bike was back in university, £130 for a Cannondale F6, only issue was that the fork didn't work, so I got a RockShox XC28 for 40 quid
Also do remember if you have a straight head tube if it's 44mm you can used a tapered fork with a cheap new headset.
I have nicer bikes now but it should never be about blowing money, riding is just straight and simple fun
Those were the days 😂 but I really believe if we speak with our wallets, the prices will come back down permanently, not just random sales
@@EvansMTBSaga Yeah, Calibre/Polygon and Vitus are killing it with the stuff from like $700-1500, hope to see some great stuff trickle down cheaper too
Great point dude. When I was in my teens I did dirt jump, race, and a lil flat land . Skills came back rather quick while riding the Axum. Already looking for a upgrade lol. Been about 2 months . On point my man.
Haha thanks for the props on that. I had to learn the hard and expensive way
@@EvansMTBSaga oh yeah. You are most welcome. I'm thinking about upgrades but I'll probably out grow that as well. I believe my next Mtb will be a 27.5 I find them easier to throw around. 29ers seem a bit unwieldy. But maybe that's just me.
4:22 pleasantly surprised to see you wearing nike zoom pulse sneakers. I wear those daily in the hospital and I love them
Haha oh yeah! Good shoes for when I used to be a nurse.
After watching this I purchased Airwalk Men’s Aerial Low Sneakers $20.00 some are $14.99 . Fedx delivered about 8:30 today . I have been waring these for 4 hrs . Great choice in budget shoes .
I found a GT Pantera sport that I built put for my brother in law. Got it for $60 and put a out $280 into it to get it functional, and converted to a 1x, clitched deraileur, pedals, grips, dropper post, dropper levers and cable guide replacements.
I didnt replace the mechanical brakes so I left room for him to improve, but it was a fun build and a crazy challenge on a budget.
Everyone was saying that about my Marlin as well and now look I replaced everything on it and it's one of the best bikes I've ever had
Your videos keep getting better and better everytime you upload 🔥🔥
Thanks so much!
Anyone noticing @Ryan Trahan’s theme song?
Within $300? Easy: just have a bike friend who's already bought too much tools/accessories and is willing to give you stuff for free 😂
Amazing! I would not have even considered that it was possible to get a whole setup for $300. From some comments, it does sound like the parts are so sub-standard that the bike would not last long on rough trails. How about the NEXT step up in quality where the bike would stay together for a whole season of at least medium level trails. I have no issues with buying used, but that can be tricky.
my first mtb was a Giant Talon 3 and it was great, right around $750 i believe, and then my second was a Trek Marlin 5 Gen 2 which is absolutly insane... usually $740 but as of right now, its on sale for $600 (would 100% recommend picking it up cuz is soo good).
Love the comment about renting a bike to try out the sport instead of buying one. Wish I would have done that before I went through department store bikes. I’m heading to Bentonville early next month. Would be cool to see you on the trails!
What I did when I was younger was get my parents to get me some tools. And put a few ads up for bike repair and service even though I had no idea what I was doing 😂. I learned with yt and saved enough Money to get my first proper bike 😎
It was very fun filming this!
Your bike next!
I was blessed that my dad bought a super good mountain bike and he didn’t even use it and gave it to me the bike is super light and strong all I need to do is change up the brakes and chains but only for my preference their already good and everything I need to start the sport and I live on a country side with nice hills I can ride down so I am very happy
Glad for you!
Always a good day when Evan uploads
Facebook marketplace is where it’s at. Snagged a Specialized Rockhopper for $400. It came with a Fox 32 and disc brakes.
You may not know if it’s for you. And you are most likely gonna crash it. Used is a great way to go.
you can definitely still have fun with this, when you are starting out, you usually don't need a Pro-spec-bike anyways
legend has it that on the very last jump to air in the video the bike landed, the forks bottomed out and the tyres exploded the wheels buckled, the frame cracked, but even that was after the crankarms bent chain snapped and seatpost sled down on the run up to the kicker. lols
Nice to see the updated taff comp got the ltwoo derailleur, I got some off brand one with mine two years ago and that was the worst experience ever. The chain kept getting stuck between the cage and the jockey wheel which happened about every 15 minutes or every time I hit a decent sized bump
Yeah I was surprised with that. I still heard a bit of chain slap but I didn't drop the chain
@@EvansMTBSaga either way it was cool to see! The taff comp is what got me into mountain biking, only at the time it was around $250 haha
I would recommend buying some extra protection equipment as crashes are quite common among beginners.
Airwalks were around even in the 80's I can remember the Thrasher magazine ads for them they were the original skater shoe even before Van's
Congratulations on the 100,000 subs Evan
Love the vid! Maybe turn it into a series where you progress on a budget, with buget oriented parts, only stuff that needs to be upgraded.
Side note - where are you finding Vans for $50? That must be on sale XD most Vans retail in that $65-$80 range. Got my Wards for $70, they grip great on flat pedals
man I'm your biggest fan love the vids I've watched every single one
I ended up finding a old 2003 Mtb nrs 2 in the trash I upgraded it to one by 10 with cheap shimano group set off eBay for 200 bucks and got a dropper post for 75 bucks off a eBay auction been riding it all season 3-4 times a week two times a week are Mtb group rides and it keeps up great
I used to almost exclusively use the wellgo "Ritchey clipless clones" - knockoff pedals are great!
Nice video, I'm just starting out and found something at walmart that was in my budget to start out and see if I want to ride more on a better bike later
Great advice, I used to BMX as a kid and bought a Trek Marlin 6 without thinking about the fact that I was already past that point in my progression of riding. Sure i hadn't really rode a bike hardly at all in 20 years but all of the skills were still there and I am wanting to ride trails that are honestly just dangerous on a hard tail because the chunk throws the rear tire in the air without suspension and you can't manual through it because the chunk is always in a super deep braking section right before a sharp 90 degree or a switch back. The trail closest to my house requires a very high level of skill, I would say the greens are realistically blues and the blues are blacks and the actual blacks feel like you are doing stuff that is too dangerous for people at Whistler. I really regret not saving more money and buying a full suspension from the start, instead I have to spend twice. The only positive of this is I have a bike I can ride around paved bike trails even though it isn't that great at that either as it is a 1x drive train without enough gears and I need to switch tires for lower rolling resistance.
in the Philippines we have a MTB Hardtrail and upgrading some parts and we donot run it from downhill we ride on the we called it criterium set up😊
You can. I bought the new huffy rock creek 29 and I changed the tires to the Kenda sport nevegal 29 2 20.
You do the trails next to where I live❤ that jump line at the end is my favorite
Saw you on the greenway coming from the Castle back on Thursday night (first night ever in Bentonville). Said "hey Evan" and it looks like it definitely caught you off guard haha.
Haha I remember you passing by! I'm still new to being recognized 😂😭
yo great ryan trahan vid
Bought a Walmart bike over 25 years ago, and it almost killed me!!! Threw it in bushes and went to my local bike shop.
Ahh now I understand the schwinn box from the last video
Love that segment close.
Thanks Spartan! I was loving it too. I wish I had thrown a bit more style haha
That ending had me thirsting for more!
It would be cool to see a series at different price points or just different levels of "Walmart" bikes. The Kent Trouvail and Ozarks new mtb seem so actually have some potential for serious riding
yeah Seth (Berm Peak) just did a video on the Ozark. I've seen it in store and it's damn good looking bike.
Nice work Evan Just noticed when you jumped at the end and the landing was so stiff since you got used to a full suspension and mostly you just let the rear suspension do all the work so just something that needs improvement and probably takes time in getting used to
since I myself got in the same situation few years ago where I switched from full sus to hardtail and I can feel my arms and legs sore after every ride
I was mainly just goofing around. But I agree the transition from full sus to hardtail takes a few minutes to get used to!
The surprising thing is that in Romania with 100$ (500 ron) you can buy a decent full-suspention MTB and the difference is crazy
factoring in lube, shoes and pump is a little silly.
+ you can save on a pump if you always visit the gas station. You can also save on lube if you use olive oil which most people have at home.
Great video tks for information I had a ankle replacement I’m needing some exercise 😉on a budget
Wow this actually great MTB newbie starterpack
This is the video I needed btw thanks 🙏
Reminds me of the Ryan trahan only penny challenge but still great to see you showing you don’t need something super expensive and fancy
haha yeah I love Ryans stuff! Hes doing a new penny series next month!!
Nice video! I too ride the Axum DP. Walmart has the huffy kit that comes with the multi tool, tire spoons etc that’s really cheap. Also have cheap cages and water bottles as well as aluminum snafu pedals although not as good as the ones you got
Oh nice I didn't know that kit existed! I'll check it out.
I've had the same multitool for 2 years and its great, got it for 5 bucks I rarealy use it beacause i only go on short rides where if something soes break or get lose i just ride home and fix it with my tools.but for 5 bucks it has defenetly payd itself off and gotten me out of some bad situations.Also i did a small upgrade to it, i put a small presta valve adapter inside the 10mm socket it fits perfectly.
I was really impressed with the pedal wrench in it. Never seen that before
Dang that BMX jump was epic
ramdom: you should try a dartmoor bike , they are really robust and stiff and dont break the bank . they are realy cool
I started with a $200 walmart bike lol. Now I have a $3200 bike
GREAT video, it's insane walmart doesn't have a tutorial on it's own
I'd do it for them for the right price 😂
It is, I bought a good mtb off Facebook marketplace for around 50 gbp and then a full face helmet, gloves,mask and goggles equaling to 100
its very possible to start mountain biking, i started with less than 200 dollars and i have a really good setup. I have a hyper 27 inch bike from walmart (it has a bit of a stiff frontal suspension and also suspension in the middle of the bike), a 20 dollar helmet thats durable and a 3 dollar bike lock which is useful if you live in an apartment building or take your mountain bike to school. for an extra 20 to 30 dollars you could get shin and elbow pads if you want it
So true. I bought the new huffy rock creek 29, just got new tires for it, Kenda sport nevegal 29 2 20 tires for it, I ride at the trexler nature preserve here in Allentown Pennsylvania and it's a beast on the berms and jumps. But I do plan to change more stuff on it.
I paid $168 for the bike and around $100 for the tires.
I did not know they still made Airwalk. I'm going to hunt some down
This was awesome! Thank you for keeping us broke people in mind
Absolutely! People say I lost sight of that but I never have forgotten my budget MTB upbringing
this was a very nice vid I learned a lot!
👍👍 I will defiantly try this with my dad
Now THIS is a properly realistic budget build.
Such a great outro!
if you are on a budget there are some mountain-bike from decathlon (i reccomend the st 550) that you can get them used at 200-300€
For a first time bike to see if someone wants to do more riding or just a bike to commute on it seems like it would be fine.
that fork sound on the end ;D
Yes. Next video.
My very first mountain bike was a commencal meta sx and it wasn't cheap but I wanted a bike i didn't really need to upgrade fir some time
Haha what a glorious first bike!
Keep doing what you're doing we appreciate it
So i just got an old mid 90s gary fisher Marlin. Its in amazing shape but its fully rigid and has cantilever brakes and a quill stem. It also doesnt even have a derailleur hanger. The hanger is integrated into the frame. But gary Fisher made fine products. Do you think it will be trail worthy and ready to shred?
Gary Fisher bikes were mediocre back in the 90s. Now theyre completely outdated. If they don't even have disc brakes, dont even bother.
Ozark trail 700c G1 explorer is hands down one of the best budget bikes on the market at $250 bikes with same specs go for $700
Telling from experience, you don't need the most money to start mountain biking, I got a decathlon rockrider for 200 bucks and as long as youre skilled enough at what you're doing, it's more than enough
Finds bike on sale, makes video. It’s like the watch guys who show you the great buy and the watch has sold out weeks ago 😄
Could u share the link of the Schwinn bike purchase
It's in the description
Good job on hitting 100k subs that’s crazy ❤
I love your videos this is not a bad budget for starting mountain biking but you can’t get very reliable parts.
Dude I have that exact same helmet every feature, part and brand.
Protection 💀💀💀
900 to go❤❤
Thanks Ismileaf!! So close!
That was impressive granted I went with a used trek Marlin I think almost 6 years ago to start out and found out I actually love mtb. But that was my gateway bike and I now I’ve upgraded but I keep it pretty simple and don’t go overboard. I actually ride my bike and it’s not a carpet queen. But yes you usually get what you pay for but you don’t need thousands of dollars to have fun
i started with an old second hand avanti and have recently upgraded to an avanti Hammer S
I just subscribed to see a 140mm SR Suntour Epixon to shred AM trail from your channel! Yes, you read it right if you confused 😂.